Category: Features
Immune cells may play a greater role in Alzheimer’s disease than we thought
Neurobiologists from University of California, Irvine with the Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center and the Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders have discovered that the body’s immune system, which helps fight off bacteria, may play a […]
Ground-breaking research on stem cell repair system
The process of repairing human tissue damaged by ageing, injury or disease through stem cell therapies may only be a few years away. A study headed by researchers from UNSW Australia was published on April 4 in the Proceedings of […]
Increased levels of Vitamin D associated with lower risk of cancer
A new study led by researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have found out that increased levels of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D, the main form of vitamin D in the blood, is correlated with reduced risk […]
Anti-ageing pill that could see humans living up to a decade longer moves a step closer following discovery
An anti-ageing pill that could help us live up to a decade longer has moved a step closer with the discovery of a key component of the ageing process. Protein molecules – known as GSK-3 – are responsible for shortening […]
Scientists find how red wine compound protects heart
Chinese researchers said Tuesday they have discovered how resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, reduces the risk of heart disease. They reported in mBio, an open-access journal published by the American Society for Microbiology, that resveratrol protects against conditions […]
Medical experts stress safety of Chinese vaccines following scandal
Medical experts have stressed the safety of Chinese vaccines and encouraged the public to continue to receive immunizations following a vaccine scandal that has triggered public outrage. “The vaccines in the market are stable and controllable in terms of their […]
Is your health the boss’ responsibility?
A latest health and lifestyle poll reveals that 96 per cent of polled respondents in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region believe it is the employer’s responsibility to support and promote an employee’s health and wellness. A majority […]
Ensure oral health for a disease-free life
It is believed that digestion starts from the mouth, so yes, oral health and general health does go hand-in-hand. If enough care is not taken to be orally healthy, rest assured that your general health could also suffer alongside. For […]
Cancer drug could work as paedophile ‘cure’, scientists say
Scientists are conducting the world’s first clinical trials on a drug to treat paedophiles before they sexually abuse children. Researchers are appealing through a British science crowdfunding platform to raise enough money to carry out a full study on the […]
Pot use during pregnancy tied to low birth weight babies
Pregnant women who use marijuana may be putting their baby at risk for health problems, a new study suggests. A review of 24 studies found that pot use during pregnancy is potentially linked to delivering a baby with a low […]
